Twenty-one-year-old Franz Wagner is heading into his third NBA season after showing solid progression through his first two years in the league. The German forward averaged an impressive 18.6 points on efficient 48.5 percent shooting. He started in all 80 appearances and put up several big performances throughout the season, including a 31-point output on 13-of-22 shooting early on against the Kings. He also poured in a season-high 34 points on lights-out 12-of-15 shooting in December against Toronto. Wagner topped 30 points three times and accumulated two double-doubles with a season-high 10 rebounds both times. Wagner has a great opportunity to continue his growth alongside an up-and-coming young core, including two first-overall picks, Markelle Fultz and Paolo Banchero. Wagner has a critical and well-carved-out role as a three-point shooter and slasher, and he is surrounded by good distributors to help him find his shot. He averaged 14.0 field-goal attempts per game last season and should be entitled to the same, if not a couple more, as an established offensive leader for the Magic. Another area Wagner can continue to grow his game is at the foul line, as he averaged 4.0 attempts per game last season, and his progressing maturity should result in some added strength and cunning heading into year three. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $10.27 million contract with the Magic in August of 2021. Magic exercised $5.51 million team option for 2023-24 in October of 2022. Magic exercised $7.01 million team option for 2024-25 in October of 2023.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Franz Jacob Wagner was born in August 2001 in Berlin, Germany. He is the son of Beate Wagner and Axel Schulz. Wagner joined Germany's Alba Berlin side in 2018 and won the BBL Best Young Player Award. He committed to play for the University of Michigan, where his older brother, Moritz, played. The forward averaged 11.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 27 games during his 2019-20 NCAA season. He was named to the 2020 Big Ten All-Freshman team. Wagner improved during his sophomore campaign by averaging 12.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 28 games during the 2020-21 NCAA season. He was an integral member of a Wolverines team that advanced into the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight. Wagner was named to the 2021 All-Big 10 second team by coaches and All-Big 10 third team by media members. He declared for the 2021 NBA Draft after two seasons at Michigan. Wagner was selected eighth overall by the Orlando Magic.
Sniffs double-double in win
FOrlando Magic
March 18, 2024
Wagner produced 22 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 victory over Toronto.
ANALYSIS Paolo Banchero is firmly entrenched as the Magic's go-to player on offense, but Wagner certainly makes his presence felt as a reliable scorer and rebounder, too. Even though Wagner has yet to record a double-double this season, he's shown he can make things happen on both ends of the court, averaging 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the beginning of March.
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Steal %
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True Shooting %
57.2%
Effective Field Goal %
52.4%
3-Point Attempt Rate
30.7%
Free Throw Rate
27.6%
Offensive Rebound %
3.5%
Defensive Rebound %
15.9%
Total Rebound %
9.6%
Assist %
19.2%
Steal %
1.4%
Block %
1.1%
Turnover %
8.7%
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25.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
34.3
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1.0
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Self-creation still in progress
FOrlando Magic
December 3, 2023
Wagner is shooting 32.1 percent on his dribble jumpers this season, per NBA.com.
ANALYSIS Wagner is shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc overall through Orlando's first 20 games, which marks a sizable dip from the 36.1 percent clip he posted last season. His regression can partially be attributed to his struggles off the dribble, and overcoming those struggles is a key step in his continued ascension as a franchise centerpiece for the Magic. In total, Wagner's 46.6 percent shooting on a career-high 16.4 shots per game still marks solid efficiency at great volume.
The eighth overall pick in 2021, Wagner had a successful season with the Magic that earned him All-Rookie First Team honors. He started all 79 appearances and averaged 15.2 points on 47/35/86 shooting, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 30.7 minutes. He posted some big efforts along the way, most notably his performance against the Bucks on Dec. 28, when the forward posted a career-high 38 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block. He posted other highs of 11 rebounds, 10 assists, six steals, five three-point makes and two blocks - demonstrating a well-rounded skillset. He was also effective off the ball as a cutter and corner three-point shooter, hitting 44 percent of his 66 three-point attempts from that area. Wagner should start at forward again this season, though there will be more competition for touches. Markelle Fultz will be back in the fold, and the Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 Draft. Banchero is also a forward, and he, like Wagner, is a capable playmaker with the ball in his hands. But the assumption should be that the organization will prioritize Banchero's development and touches over Wagner's. Wagner will still play a significant role in the offense, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect a huge leap out of him in his second year despite the promising rookie campaign. Last year, Wagner ranked 103rd in per-game fantasy production and he should be drafted earlier than that this season, but there are plenty of players with higher upside.
One of the more unique players in the class, Wagner's length and intangibles are the primary traits that made him a top-10 pick. Wagner averaged a well-rounded 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 block as a sophomore at Michigan last season. He's far from a traditional playmaker, but Wagner's passing is well-above-average for his age and size. He also profiles as a potentially elite defender capable of shadowing opposing big men and sticking with guards at the rim. Wagner will have more competition for playing time than fellow-rookie Jalen Suggs - including from his older brother, Moritz - but if the minutes are there, he could be one of the most well-rounded rookies in the class. Still, Wagner is probably a year away from warranting draft consideration in standard formats.
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Busy on defense Wednesday
FOrlando Magic
March 14, 2024
Wagner chipped in 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 victory over Brooklyn.
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Leading scorer vs. Wizards
FOrlando Magic
March 6, 2024
Wagner ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 win over the Wizards.
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Leads Orlando to victory Tuesday
FOrlando Magic
February 28, 2024
Wagner finished with 21 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 108-81 win over the Nets.
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Sniffs double-double
FOrlando Magic
February 26, 2024
Wagner provided 19 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 109-92 loss to Atlanta.
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Shines in win over Bulls
FOrlando Magic
February 11, 2024
Wagner posted 36 points (12-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 44 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime victory over the Bulls.
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